Angry Quote by Zora Neale Hurston
“Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes me. How can any deny themselves the pleasure of my company? It's beyond me.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "How It Feels to Be Colored Me", 1928
Discrimination astonishes rather than angers; the speaker finds joy in their presence despite bias.
In simple terms: Discrimination is surprising, not enraging.
Key Takeaway
Find joy despite bias.
Themes
identity
racism
self‑esteem
Mood
reflective
confident
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- creative writing
- activism
- self‑care
Key Concepts
Social perception
personal resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does the author feel astonishment?
- How can others respond?
A Different Perspective
Discrimination can also provoke anger.
![“Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes away in resignation, his dreams mocked to death by Time. That is the life of men [and women].” quote by Zora Neale Hurston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b4c/zora-neale-hurston-923_death_ships-at-a-distance-have-every-man-s-wis_14724.jpg)
